“It’s about what we expected for the men’s team,” said head coach Doug Molnar. “As muddy as it was and as tough as the footing was, I think it was a great learning experience for the guys. We’ll get better and better as we go on.”

Eastern Kentucky won its eighth straight men’s championship, and it’s 22nd overall, with a team score of 16. Belmont (74 points) and host Morehead State (81) were close behind, while Eastern Illinois (107) and Southeast Missouri (122) rounded out the top five. SIU Edwardsville (153), UT Martin (226) and Murray State (251) finished ahead of the Govs, who tied with Jacksonville State (258). Tennessee Tech (278) and Tennessee State (377) rounded out the field.

The Govs return to action at the November 15th NCAA South Regional in Tuscaloosa, AL.